Dianthus Sweetie Pie PP 27989 4b Perhaps this accounts for the

Perhaps this accounts for the popularity of this plant in parts of northern Alabama and eastern Texas

arching flower spikes holding up to 100 flowers each

which will cause the roots to rot

discovered in the late 1980s by UK nurseryman Robert Potterton as a sport on Phlox subulata 'Alexander's Surprise'

Dianthus Sweetie Pie PP 27989 4b Perhaps this accounts for theDianthus 'Sweetie Pie', from our friends at Walters Gardens, is truly a sight to behold in flower. The dense 18" wide mound of ever grey foliage is topped, starting for us in mid April with a yuuuge number of semi double, sweetly fragrant, pink flowers on 10" stalks. Good drainage and plenty of sun are the keys to a long and intimate relationship with your 'Sweetie Pie'.